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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,731.80, 7,101.47 and 2,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,731.80, 7,101.47 and 2,134.94 is: 3,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,731.80 : 7,101.47 = 2,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,731.80/7,101.47 = 2,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,731.80x = 7,101.47 × 2,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,731.80x = 15,161,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,182.19/4,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.11

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